Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to devices (100) for approximating body vessels (“B”, “U”) and method for performing the same. In accordance with one aspect of the present disclosure, the device includes an inner member (102), an outer member (104) having a lumen dimensioned to receive the inner member, an expandable anchor (114) for engaging the a first body vessel (“B”), and a joining member for engagement between the first body vessel and the second body vessel (“U”).

PCT/US2003/0119132002-04-162003-04-16Method and apparatus for anastomosis including an expandable anchor
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